Kou Family BBQ (Old Branch)
Barbecue · ⭐ 4.3
No. 176-8 Xinming Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuxi, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 176-8 Xinming Road. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chicken Wings, Large Scallop, Pork Tetra.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Wuxi
- Category: Barbecue
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 176-8 Xinming Road
- Popular dishes: Chicken Wings, Large Scallop, Pork Tetra, Stir-fried Pork Intestines, Beef Skewers
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Dishes
Chicken WingsChicken wing midsection, typically marinated and cooked by frying, grilling, or stewing. Main ingredient is chicken wing; seasonings include soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger slices, and green onion segments.
Large ScallopFresh scallops are steamed or pan-seared after cleaning, preserving their natural flavor. Some recipes add garlic, butter, or a splash of白酒 to enhance aroma without excessive seasoning.
Pork Tetra掌中宝 is a refined Chinese dish primarily made from chicken cartilage. During preparation, the chicken cartilage is marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and layered texture.
Stir-fried Pork IntestinesStir-fried pork intestines is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork intestines. After cleaning and cutting into segments, it is quickly stir-fried with辅料 such as chili peppers, ginger, and garlic. During preparation, seasonings like soy sauce and cooking wine are typically added to enhance flavor and achieve a crisp texture.
Beef SkewersBeef skewers are made by cutting selected beef into chunks and threading them onto bamboo skewers. After marinating, they are slowly grilled over charcoal until the outside is charred and the inside remains tender and juicy. The meat is delicious on its own but even better when paired with a special sauce.
OysterOysters, using fresh oysters as the main ingredient, are typically served with lemon juice or a special sauce. The preparation is simple: open the oyster shells, keep the half-shell containing the oyster meat, clean it thoroughly, and enjoy raw, or enhance the flavor with additional seasonings.
Lamb Skewers with Red WillowLamb skewers made with fresh lamb cut into pieces and threaded onto red willow branches, then slowly grilled over charcoal until the outside is crispy and the inside remains tender. The lamb is juicy and flavorful, with a unique grilling technique that preserves its natural taste. The aroma of the red willow branches infuses into the meat during roasting, adding a distinctive flavor.
Eggplant SkewersEggplant skewers are made by cutting eggplants into strips or cubes, threading them onto bamboo sticks, and frying or grilling. Main ingredient is eggplant, with optional seasonings like soy sauce, garlic, and chili for marinating or brushing to enhance flavor.
Braised Chicken Feet with Tiger SkinHǔpí Fèngzhǎo (Tiger Skin Chicken Feet) is renowned for its unique preparation method and delicious flavor. The chicken feet are first deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy and bubbled, forming a 'tiger skin' texture. They are then marinated with spices and seasonings to absorb rich flavors. During cooking, the chicken feet fully absorb the sauce, becoming tender and succulent, with skin and bones easily separating and the meat remaining juicy and delicate. This dish is not only tasty but also rich in collagen, which nourishes the skin.
Golden CicadaA delicacy made from fresh cicada nymphs, fried or steamed to a crispy texture, often seasoned with salt and pepper or garlic. Popular in some regional Chinese cuisines.
Steamed BunBaozi is a traditional Chinese wheat flour food, made primarily from wheat flour and fermented before steaming. It is usually shaped as a hemisphere or flat round, with a smooth, white surface.